Mina Aurelio, nee Gapas, age 62, devoted wife and best friend of Deacon Ben since June 4, 1977; loving sister of Enriqueta B. Manahan and Angela Nunez; dear aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. In 1968, Mina came to the U.S. from the Philippines, where she worked as a Catholic teacher for 10 years. After her arrival, she worked at Sears as a librarian in the legal office for 25 years. Following her retirement in 1994, she taught at St. Philomena and St. John Birchman schools for the next 7 years.

Mina Lelewer, age 94, of Sarasota, FL and Auburndale, MA (previously of Highland Park, IL) died February 11, 2005. She was the widow of the late Joseph D. Lelewer and the sister of the late Jerome Ullman of Peoria, IL. Surviving her are a daughter, Nancy Lelewer Sonnabend of Boston, MA, four grandchildren: Kathy Rowe, Wendy Erickson, Eric Sonnabend, and Patti Wagner and eight great-grand-children. The family will be at Mrs. Lelewer's home on Sun., Feb. 13, 2005 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lasell Village, 130 D Seminary Avenue, Apt. 123, Auburndale, MA. There will also be a Celebration of Life Service on Monday, Feb. 14th, at 4 p.m. in the ballroom at Lasell Village.

Mina K. Conover, 84, of Highland Park, beloved wife of the late Gilbert; loving mother of Gib (Diane), Jev (Susie) and Anne Conover; dear grandmother of Matthew, Laura, Abbey, Emily and Rob. A memorial servie will be held on Friday, May 12, 2006, at 11 a.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church. For information or directions please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home 847-831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.